Staff Attorney

Hoffman Construction-posted about 1 month ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Lake Oswego, OR
501-1,000 employees
Specialty Trade Contractors
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Hoffman Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing builder specializing in technically complex, sustainable projects across advanced technology, mission critical, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. Since 1922, we've grown from entrepreneurial roots into a multi-billion-dollar, employee-owned enterprise-now a dynamic family of companies with a national presence and a legacy of excellence. At Hoffman Construction, your potential has room to grow. Whether you're on a jobsite or in a corporate office, you'll be empowered to take initiative, explore new paths, and shape the future of construction. We believe in building opportunity together-by unlocking talent, inspiring innovation, and driving forward the ideas that make a difference. Job Summary: The Staff Attorney will play a vital role in maintaining the integrity and performance of the Hoffman Risk Management department. They will report to the General Counsel and support In-House Associate General Counsel with contract-related needs and some claim handing of Hoffman Construction and its affiliates. The Staff Attorney will drive issue resolution, noting system improvement opportunities throughout while maintaining a desire to learn the "why" behind the current structure and established processes.

  • Review proposed client contracts, identifying deviations from the company's standards.
  • Assist in codifying Contracting Standards.
  • Prepare detailed abstracts summarizing key notice and other provisions in client contracts.
  • Track and update client contracts to support project management contract administration.
  • Support the review, negotiation, and administration of contracts, including construction contracts, vendor contracts, subcontractor agreements, and other legal documents.
  • Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, monitor contract performance, and assist with the management of any contract disputes.
  • Identify relevant industry regulations, precedents, and best practices as they pertain to company legal documents, contracts, and agreements.
  • Ensure documents, contracts, and agreements are accurate, enforceable, and protect the company's interests.
  • Perform data analysis to proactively support claims identification and management to mitigate potential legal risk.
  • Support e-discovery and other litigation-related discovery activities.
  • Assist with training, especially with respect to subcontracting.
  • Collaborate with construction project teams in contract and subcontract administration.
  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
  • Admission to a state bar and in good standing to obtain in-house admission/certification.
  • Ability to obtain admission to the Oregon state bar
  • At least three (3+) years of working experience in construction law or a related field at a law firm preferred.
  • Action Oriented - Readily takes appropriate action, seizes new opportunities, and will take on new tasks and challenges with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm.
  • Communicates Effectively - The ability to develop and deliver clear, audience-appropriate written and oral communications, across all levels, functions, and demographics.
  • Actively and attentively listens to others, encouraging collaboration, and building relationships through respectful communication.
  • Interpersonal Savvy - Relates and builds rapport with diverse groups of people, always acting with diplomacy and tact.
  • Instills Trust - Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, authenticity, and by following through on commitments and maintaining confidentiality.
  • Manages Complexity - Can make sense of complex, high-quantity data by asking the right questions to uncover the root cause of an issue.
  • Being Resilient - Effectively handles and manages setbacks, adversity, or crises, growing from difficult experiences.
  • Standing/Walking/Sitting: Workday is a combination of being stationary and moving about the work location.
  • Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and on active construction sites.
  • Must be able to climb stairs, to ascend and descend ladders, scaffold, inspect confined or underground spaces.
  • Hands/Arms: Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery. Frequently operates machinery and will use hand/fingers and legs to operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, and position materials.
  • Sight: Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus in an outdoor environment. Must be able to safely operate a vehicle with a valid driver's license. The work is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading print and digital documents.
  • Hearing: Must be able to work in proximity to loud equipment more than 75% of the time. Must be able to wear hearing protection, as necessary. Often required to communicate with customers and co-workers in an office setting and on the job site.
  • Speech: Ability to communicate laws, ordinances, plans, regulations, protocols, directives, and standard operating procedures related to project scope in English.
  • Lift/Carry: Must have the ability to lift or manipulate fifty pounds to a height of three feet and carry or push it 50-100 feet.
  • Bending/Twisting: Frequent.
  • Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: Must be able to regularly position self in a kneeling, crouching or crawling position for purpose of examining project work.
  • Must be able to physically access all areas and levels of construction site for work progress review.
  • Work schedule must be flexible to allow for extended hours or off-shift work to accommodate changing construction schedule and sequences.
  • Must use independent judgment, organizational and critical thinking skills to determine best method to accomplish desired results.
  • Applicants must be able to pass the Hoffman Drug and Alcohol test.
  • Competitive pay and advancement opportunities
  • Ongoing professional training and development
  • Comprehensive benefits-including free primary care for you and your family through our dedicated clinics, health insurance, paid time off, and a generous retirement plan.
  • A culture rooted in inclusion, collaboration, and respect.
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